Cairo, April 23 -- India and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation during the 11th India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting held in Cairo from April 20 to 22.

According to the Ministry of Defence, both sides highlighted defence ties as a key pillar of their strategic partnership.

In a post on X, the ministry said, "The 11th India-Egypt Joint Defence Committee meeting was held in Cairo from 20th to 22nd April 2026. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening defence ties, a key pillar of the Strategic Partnership. Inaugural Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks were also held."

The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary Amitabh Prasad, while the Egyptian delegatio...